Sen. Kirk Talbot

Maddy summarySCR 33 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr.'s 27 years of service and expressing condolences to his family following his passing on May 6, 2025. It formally honors his contributions to the Covington Fire Department, including founding the Fire Prevention Bureau and improving community safety, without creating any new laws or affecting any individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Louisiana Legislature on May 13, 2025, and transmitted to his family.

Maddy summaryHCR 41 is a commemorative resolution that officially commends the North DeSoto High School softball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division II Non-Select state championship. It recognizes the team's achievement and extends well wishes to the players and coaches.

Maddy summarySCR 12 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. It also acknowledges the cultural and historic ties between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the national co-chairs of the caucus.

Maddy summarySB 45 exempts certain veterans and their spouses from paying sales and use taxes on motor vehicle purchases. It also provides an exemption for these individuals from the vehicle registration and license tax. An amendment clarifies that this tax exemption extends to military honor personalized or special prestige license plates. These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 50 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution celebrates the contributions and achievements of Louisiana's eight HBCUs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as AARP Louisiana's 10th Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This action formally recognizes the contributions of family caregivers in Louisiana.

Maddy summarySB 84 allows the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority to hire specific former commissioners with a master's in business administration and 30+ years of hospitality/hotel management experience, even if they left public service before 2025. This exception temporarily overrides a standard rule prohibiting such hires after public service ends. The provision applies only to qualified commissioners meeting these criteria and expires December 31, 2025. It creates no permanent change to the Authority’s hiring policies.

Maddy summarySB 150 modifies Louisiana law to limit recoverable medical expenses in personal injury claims. It explicitly states that claimants cannot include attorney-negotiated medical discounts or write-offs (obtained during litigation) in their recovery amount. Attorney fees paid to recover medical expenses also cannot be counted as reducing the claimant's total recovery. This directly affects personal injury claimants and their attorneys in Louisiana court cases. The bill enacts new Section 9:2800.27(H) to clarify these restrictions.